The average bus between Chester and Manhattan takes 3h 50m and the fastest bus takes 3h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chester to Manhattan. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run every 3 hours between Chester and Manhattan. The earliest departure is at 12:25 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Manhattan at 2:30 AM. All services require a transfer at 69th St Transit Center and take an average of 3h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chester to Manhattan? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Chester to Manhattan. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Manhattan station via 69th St Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.
Chester to Manhattan bus services, operated by SEPTA, depart from 6th St & Welsh St - Chester Tran Ctr station.
Chester to Manhattan bus services, operated by SEPTA, arrive at New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal station.
The distance between Chester and Manhattan is 157.1 km. The road distance is 263 km.
You can take a bus from 6th St & Welsh St - Chester Tran Ctr to New York - Port Authority Bus Terminal via 69th St Transit Center, 69th St Transit Center South Terminal, Chestnut St & 12th St, and Philadelphia in around 4h 41m.